HST U322 - Work and Leisure

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Explores the historical development of contemporary patterns of work and leisure from early industrial societies to the present in Western Europe and America. Begins by examining contemporary dilemmas such as the balancing of work and leisure; issues such as wage equity; and the impact of new technologies on workers. Looks at the historical background of these dilemmas. Examines the transformation of work under industrial capitalism and the new forms of leisure that accompanied it; forms of resistance to work; gender and race differences in work; the rationalization of work and leisure in the twentieth century, and the meanings of "globalization" for workers today.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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